Panel

At a time when many art institutions are struggling for survival, women directors of some major museums are making the courageous decision to expand their institutions and build new spaces. Panelists discuss: the motivation and decision to build a new facility; choosing and working with sites and architects; fundraising challenges; the roles of boards of trustees and consultants; how to survive during construction; temporary and permanent impact on the staff and the neighbors; and the importance of forging community partnerships.

Participants
Kinshasha Holman Conwill, arts/museum management consultant, moderator
Mary Ceruti, SculptureCenter
Vishakha Desai, The Asia Society
Holly Hotchner, Museum of Art and Design
Lisa Phillips, The New Museum of Contemporary Art

Co-sponsored by the Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School, and ArtTable.